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According to the Hebrew Bible, who anointed Saul as king of the Israelites?
According to the Hebrew Bible, who anointed Saul as king of the Israelites?
- David
- Samuel (correct)
- Moses
- Solomon
How did Saul die, according to the biblical account?
How did Saul die, according to the biblical account?
- He was stoned to death
- He was hanged
- He was poisoned
- He fell on his sword (correct)
Who contested the succession to Saul's throne after his death?
Who contested the succession to Saul's throne after his death?
- Abner
- Moses
- Ish-bosheth (correct)
- Solomon
In the New Testament book of Acts 13:21, how long does Apostle Paul indicate Saul's reign lasted?
In the New Testament book of Acts 13:21, how long does Apostle Paul indicate Saul's reign lasted?
Where did Saul reign from, according to the Hebrew Bible?
Where did Saul reign from, according to the Hebrew Bible?
Who became king after Saul's death?
Who became king after Saul's death?
What caused a famine during Saul's reign?
What caused a famine during Saul's reign?
Who did Saul kill when instructed to make war on the Amalekites?
Who did Saul kill when instructed to make war on the Amalekites?
What led to Saul's rejection by God?
What led to Saul's rejection by God?
Why did Samuel anoint David in front of his brothers?
Why did Samuel anoint David in front of his brothers?
What was the outcome of Saul's victory over the Philistines?
What was the outcome of Saul's victory over the Philistines?
Why was Saul troubled by an evil spirit?
Why was Saul troubled by an evil spirit?
Who was the only male descendant of Saul to survive?
Who was the only male descendant of Saul to survive?
What was Saul's reaction when Samuel informed him that God had rejected him as king?
What was Saul's reaction when Samuel informed him that God had rejected him as king?
Why did Saul request soothing music?
Why did Saul request soothing music?
Study Notes
Saul, the First King of Israel
- Saul, son of Kish from the tribe of Benjamin, married Ahinoam and had several sons and daughters, including Jonathan and Ish-bosheth.
- Saul died in the Battle of Mount Gilboa, along with three of his sons, and was buried in Zelah.
- His surviving son, Ish-bosheth, became king after his death but was later killed.
- A famine occurred due to Saul's mistreatment of the Gibeonites. David allowed the Gibeonites to execute seven of Saul's descendants.
- Mephibosheth, Jonathan's son, was the only male descendant of Saul to survive.
- Saul's rise to the throne involved anointing by Samuel, a popular movement for a centralized monarchy, and a victory over the Ammonites.
- Saul was anointed by Samuel and encountered a group of ecstatic prophets, eventually joining them.
- Saul conducted military campaigns against various nations and was victorious in battles.
- Saul's victory over the Philistines led to a rash oath and a near-death experience for Jonathan, which was averted by popular intervention.
- Samuel's delay in arriving caused Saul to perform the requisite rites himself, leading to his rejection by God.
- The text gives three accounts of Saul's rise to the throne, with the third considered the most reliable tradition.
- Saul's rejection by God occurred due to his impatience and disobedience.
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Test your knowledge of the first king of Israel, Saul, and his reign with this quiz. Explore his family, military campaigns, rise to the throne, and his eventual rejection by God. See how much you know about this significant biblical figure.
